Luigi Villoresi

Luigi Villoresi. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009, part of the Geoffrey Goddard collection. Used with permission.

Luigi Villoresi. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009, part of the Geoffrey Goddard collection. Used with permission.

Born:

16 May 1909
Milan

 Luigi Villoresi, French Grand Prix, Dijon 1974. Copyright Richard Jenkins 2012. Used with Permission. Photo originally taken by Fred Taylor, 1974.

Luigi Villoresi, French Grand Prix, Dijon 1974. Copyright Richard Jenkins 2012. Used with Permission. Photo originally taken by Fred Taylor, 1974.

Died:

24 Aug 1997
Modena

Nationality:

Italy

Grands Prix:

31 (1950-1956)

Indy 500s:

1 (1946)

Great man and driver, sadly ill and financially bereft in his final years. Despite this, he tried to play an active part in historic meetings, right up to the mid '90's.

Biography last updated 24 Jan 2010